Andes Cafe

Name: Andes Cafe
Address: 2317 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, United States, 94403
Telephone: (650) 581-1305
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9

7 Reviews

$30 and under

Peruvian

2317 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Good for groups

Andes Café in San Mateo, California specializes in serving Mexican and Peruvian cuisine. The restaurant is family friendly and features a fun, festive décor and atmosphere. Andes Café serves lunch and dinner daily and features a long list of lime marinated ceviche, salads, soups, main entrées, beef dishes, chicken dishes and fish and seafood dishes on the menu for diners to choose from. Main entrées offered at Andes Café include Peruvian tamales with chicken or pork, fried chicken, rice with minced meat and onions, beef hearts in skillets with potato and lettuce and stuffed mash potatoes with beef or turkey.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Peruvian, Dessert
Hours of operation
Sunday - Thursday: 9:00am - 9:00pm Friday - Saturday: 9:00am - 10:00pm
Phone number
(650) 581-1305
Website
http://www.andescafe.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2317 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403
Neighborhood
San Mateo
Parking details
Parking Lot

Our restaurant provides a lunch menu and a full menu for dinner. The menu consists of a collection of signature Peruvian dishes as well as breakfast. If you had Peruvian food before, you will love ours. And if you never had the opportunity to try it before, then it is time you experience the Peruvian flavors.

Appetizers

Ocopa$6.99
Consist of boiled potato with a creamy sauce on top sauce made with huacatay, yellow pepper, milk, cheese, & peanuts.
Papa a la Huancaina$6.99
Consist of boiled potatoes covered by a creamy Huancaina sauce with egg and Peruvian olives on top Huancaina sauce made with Peruvian yellow peppers, milk, and sauce.
Causa$6.99
Seasoned mashed potato terrine stuffed with chicken and topped with egg, Peruvian olive, and avocado.
Causa Acebichada$9.99
Causa (no filling) with Cebiche de Pescado on top.
Anticucho$7.99
Beef heart marinated, skewered, and grilled. Served with boiled yellow potato. Available with chicken or shrimp.
Palta Rellena$6.99
one of Peru's most popular appetizers. Consist of half an avocado with chicken. Comes with peas, carrots, and celery.
Empanadas$4.99
Peruvian style pastry stuffed with spinach, chicken or beef, cilantro, a few raisins and olives.
Tamal Peruano$4.99
Chicken or Pork tamale.
Papa Rellena$5.99
Mashed potato filled with minced beef onions, olive, raisins, then fried.
Bolitas de Yucca$4.99
Boiled yucca rolled into small spheres then fried. Comes with Huancaina sauce.
Chicharron de Pescado$9.99
Peruvian style fried fish with a side of fresh salsa criolla.
Calamares Fritos$9.99
Peruvian style fried calamari with a side of fresh salsa criolla.

Salads

Ensalada Limeña$8.99
Big salad consisting of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Topped with a zesty lime based dressing.
Ensalada Coriander$9.99
Big salad consisting of lettuce, tomato, peas, red bell pepper, and carrot. Topped with a semi - zesty cilantro based oil dressing (contains milk).
Andes Ensalada$10.99
House salad consisting of lettuce, tomato, peas, red bell pepper, carrots, and quinoa. Topped with zesty sesame oil and anise dressing mix.
Ensalada Del Mar$12.99
A delicious salad for seafood lovers. Comes with lettuce, tomato, onions, peas, carrots, red bell pepper, and Peruvian seasoning. Contains garlic and a touch of mustard.

Vegetarian

Tallarin Saltado de Vegetales$12.99
Tofu sauteed with tomato, onions, green onions, bean sprouts, mushrooms, peppers, fettuccine noddles and special Peruvian seasoning.
Arroz Chaufa Vegetariano$12.99
Peruvian style fried rice. Consist of tofu, rice, green onion, mushrooms, peppers, and special Peruvian seasoning.
Saltado De Vegetales$11.99
Tofu sauteed with tomato, green onions, bean sprouts, mushrooms, peppers, and special Peruvian seasoning.
Empanada De Espinaca$4.99
Empanada filled with spinach, onions, Parmesan and Ricotta cheese.
Quiches$4.75
Artichoke or mushrooms prepared with Swiss and Cheddar cheese.
Sopa De Vegetales$11.99
Vegetable soup. Comes with peas, carrots, corn, mushrooms, red bell peppers and Peruvian seasoning.

Lunch Specials

$9.99; M-F: 11 am - 3 pm.

Seafood

Arroz con Mariscos$14.99
Spanish Paella with Peruvian twist. Aji Panca based rice with a rich orange tone. Perfect choice for seafood lovers.
Jalea$15.49
A mixture of assorted deep fried seafood accompanied with a delicious and lightly picked red onion salsa Criolla. A very popular and traditional dish.
Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos$14.99
Seafood fried rice with a Peruvian twist. Consist of rice, green onion, egg, and special seasoning.
Saltado de Mariscos$14.49
Seafood sauteed with onions, tomato, cilantro and special seasoning. Comes with fresh fries and a side of rice.
Tallarin Saltado de Mariscos$14.49
Seafood sauteed with tomato, green onions, bean sprouts, Fettuccine noodles, peppers and special seasoning.
Pescado a lo Macho$14.49
Fish fillet and seafood covered in a creamy coconut base sauce.
Pescado a la Plancha o Frito$13.99
Grilled fish fillet with a side of steamed white rice and salad.
Pescado Encebollado$13.99
Grilled (or fried) fish fillet with a side of steamed white rice.
Picante de Mariscos$14.99
Seafood covered in a spicy tomato and Parihuela based salsa. Also comes with onions and a side of steamed rice.
Cau Cau de Mariscos$14.49
Peruvian seafood stew. Comes with vegetables, diced potatoes and a side of rice. Seasoning consist of turmeric and a touch of mint.
Sudado de Pescado$13.99
Steamed fish fillet marinated with Peruvian seasoning. A very juicy dish. Comes with tomato, onions, and steamed white rice on the side.

Ceviche

Ceviche de Pescado$12.99
Fish marinated in a zesty lime juice. Comes with yam, corn, cancha, and special Peruvian rocoto sauce.
Ceviche Mixto o de Camaron$13.99
Fish and seafood marinated in a zesty lime juice. Comes with yam, corn, cancha, and special Peruvian rocoto sauce.
Tiradito de Pescado$12.99
Strips of fish marinated in a zesty lime and yellow pepper sauce.
Choritos a la Chalaca$11.99
Mussels topped with diced choclo, tomato, and onions. Marinated with olive oil and lime.
Causa Cevichada$9.99
Causa (no filling) with Ceviche de pescado on top. Perfect for ceviche lovers seeking variety.

Chicken

Pollo Saltado$12.99
Chicken sauteed with onions, tomatoes, cilantro & special seasoning. Comes with fresh fries and a side of rice.
Tallarin Saltado de Pollo$12.99
Chicken sauteed with tomato, onions, green onions, bean sprouts, peppers, fettuccine noodles, and special seasoning.
Arroz Chaufa de Pollo$12.99
Peruvian style fried rice. Consists of chicken, rice, green onion, egg, and special seasoning.
Milanesa de Pollo$12.99
Breaded chicken breast fillet with a side of steamed white rice and salad.
Pollo a la Plancha$12.99
Grilled chicken breast fillet with a side of steamed white rice and salad.
Chicharron de Pollo$12.99
Peruvian style fried chicken with a side of fresh French fries and salad.

Beef

Lomo Saltado$13.99
Beef sauteed with onions, tomatoes, cilantro & special seasoning. Comes with fresh fries and a side of rice.
Tallarin Saltado de Carne$13.99
Beef sauteed with tomato, onions, green onions, bean sprouts, peppers, fettuccine noodles, and special seasoning.
Arroz Chaufa de Carne$13.99
Peruvian style fried rice. Consists of beef, rice, green onions, egg, and special seasoning.
Tallarin Verde con Bistec$14.99
Traditional Peruvian style pesto pasta with New York steak.
Bistec a lo Pobre$15.99
Traditional New York steak dish. Consist of rice, beans, fried egg, and plantain.
Bistec Encebollado$14.99
Juicy New York steak with a saltado like mix on top. Comes with a side of steamed white rice.
Tacu Tacu de Carne$15.99
Large fried patty consisting of rice and beans. Comes with New York steak and egg.

Pork

Arroz Chaufa de Puerco$13.99
Pork fried rice. Consist of pork, rice, green onions, egg and special seasoning.
Tallarin Saltado de Puerco$13.99
Pork sauteed with tomato, onions, green onions, peppers, fettuccine noodles and special seasoning.

Side Dishes

Yucca Frita$4.99
Fried cassava / manioc root.
Papas Fritas$4.99
Fresh cut French fries.
Platano Frito$3.99
Fried plantain.
Arroz$1.99
Steamed white rice.
Frejol$4.99
Peruvian beans.
Ensalada$2.99
Small side salad.
Huevo$1.99
Fried or boiled egg.
Choclo$2.99
Peruvian boiled corn.
Salsa Criolla$2.99
Peruvian zesty salsa.
Salsa Huancaina$2.99
Creamy yellow sauce.
Salsa Tartara$0.99
Tartar sauce.
Cancha$1.99
Peruvian "corn nuts".

Soups

Sopa De Pollo$11.99
A simple chicken soup with angel hair pasta. Comes with peas, carrots, red bell pepper, and Peruvian seasoning.
Sopa A La Minuta$11.99
Creamy beef soup with angel hair pasta and egg.
Chupe De Camarones$13.99
Shrimp, rice, yellow potato, Peruvian corn, with Aji Amarillo seasoning.
Parihuela$13.99
Peruvian style Bouillabaisse / Siete Mares. A popular seafood seasoning.
Aguadito de Pescado$12.99
Rice base soup with cilantro, vegetables, and fish.
Aguadito de Mariscos$13.99
Rice base soup with cilantro, vegetables, seafood, and fish.
Sopa de Choros$9.99
Consist of noodles, vegetables, and mussels.

Desserts

Arroz con Leche$2.99
Rice pudding.
Mazamorra Morada$2.99
Purple corn pudding.
Crema Volteada$4.50
Flan.
Picarones$5.99
Peruvian "Doughnuts".
Alfajor$2.50
Peruvian cookies.
Helado De Lucuma$4.99
Lucuma ice cream.
Helado De Maracuya$4.99
Passion fruit sherbet.
Pie$4.00
Pecan, Apple pie may vary.
New York Coffee Cake$4.00
Carrot Cake$4.00
Lemon Poppy Cake$4.00

Beverages

Chicha$3.00
Purple corn drink.
Chicha Pitcher$8.00
Maracuya$3.00
Passion fruit drink.
Maracuya Pitcher$8.00
Ice Blended Maracuya$4.00
Inka Kola$2.00
Peruvian soda made lemon verbena.
Coca Cola / Sprite / Dr. Pepper$2.00
Jarritos / Izze / Tazo / Kerns$2.50
Coconut / Red Bull / Monster$2.50
Sparkling Water / Pellegrino$2.50
Ice Tea / Fresh Lemonade$2.99
Lucuma Milkshake$5.00

Fresh Drinks

Papaya / Fresa / Piña$4.99
Papaya, Strawberry or Pineapple freshly blended.
Orange Juice$4.99
Freshly squeezed juice only. Not from box.
Surtido$4.99
Pineapple, Papaya, Apple, Orange, Beet juice.
Especial$4.99
Papaya, banana, milk and algarrobina (from algarrobo tree).

Hot Drinks

Hot Chocolate$3.50
Coffee$2.25
Latte / Cappuccino / Americano$3.99
Tea$2.00
Available in a variety of flavors.

Smoothies

Island Mix$4.99
Strawberry, pineapple, mango, blueberry, pomegranate, milk.
Jungle Breeze$4.99
Guava juice, mango, banana, milk.
Tropical Blend$4.99
Peaches, pineapple, mango juice, coconut syrup, milk.
Fruit Lite$4.99
Strawberry, OJ, honey, milk.

What 7 people are saying

Andes Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
3.6Service
2.9Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

7 Reviews

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luvfood
San Francisco68 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 27, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
My friend and I were looking forward to catching up over a nice meal and were really disappointed. There was a party finishing up their meal and there was just one server in the place. I had to flag him down still so we can place our order. A very tiring lengthy process. Food was ordered and when it finally came, I was disappointed. I was expected one dish and got another. This was okay cause it was my #2 choice and since we were hungry i settled on it. However, when you have shell seafood, I would expect a side bowl to be provided so I can put the shells in. This never came, so I had to push food around my plate to make space. I did ask for a bowl and it came only at the end when I finally gave up on trying to eat my meal and my friend was already done. We asked for the check and I told him the bowl wasn't needed. He still left it on the table, commenting on how pretty it looked. Considering there was no one else in the restaurant, I'd expect more attention and overall better service even if the food falls flat. My friend ordered the veggie fettuccine dish and said it was just okay. The food was not tasty. It lacked flavor and looked/tasted over cooked. i was really disappointed with the service and quality. I would not come back and cannot recommend this place to my friends.
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Juergen VIP
Hawaii8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
One of the best Peruvian food I tasted - outstanding Family owned and operated- looks simple, but very popular. I was staying at the airport hotel and took a taxi after finding this restaurant on Open Table - I am very glad I did.
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Piebaker
San Francisco4 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 8, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We went expecting to get the flavors of Peru but were disappointed. The food was bland, overcooked and dry and overpriced. The server sat in the back of the room either transfixed with her phone or having her lunch with some friends. Any time we needed service we had to ask for it. It's no wonder there were so few people there.
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FridayNiteDinners
San Francisco87 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 28, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Really enjoyed our dinner, very fresh fish (we had the seafood ceviche and the fried fish), loved the passion fruit cocktail (a specialty of the house), as well as the Peruvian ice cream. Incredibly reasonable, we couldn't believe we got such great food at that price. We look forward to going there again soon.
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foodie VIP
San Francisco22 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 10, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was great. We've been there before but this time, they had a musician playing so it was quite loud because the restaurant is small. Overall the diners seem to enjoy it!
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Deedee VIP
San Francisco94 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 20, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was authentic, lively crowd with music on Saturdays!
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GabrielaA
San Francisco21 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 17, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We got to the restaurant early (around 4pm) and we're the only customers. It's a small venue, looks more like a diner than a restaurant so I was a little hesitant. Turns out the food was great, and they had all the Peruvian dishes I so love. Anticuchos, ceviche, empanadas, lomo saltado and of course, desserts! The prices are good and you get a lot of food per plate. Truly worth the drive to Redwood City. I will definitely be going back.
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2317 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403

Additional information

Neighborhood
San Mateo
Hours of operation
Sunday - Thursday: 9:00am - 9:00pm Friday - Saturday: 9:00am - 10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Peruvian, Dessert
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Website
http://www.andescafe.net/
Phone number
(650) 581-1305

Andes Cafe

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Appetizers

Ocopa$6.99

Papa a la Huancaina$6.99

Causa$6.99

Causa Acebichada$9.99

Anticucho$7.99

Palta Rellena$6.99

Empanadas$4.99

Tamal Peruano$4.99

Papa Rellena$5.99

Bolitas de Yucca$4.99

Chicharron de Pescado$9.99

Calamares Fritos$9.99

Salads

Ensalada Limeña$8.99

Ensalada Coriander$9.99

Andes Ensalada$10.99

Ensalada Del Mar$12.99

Vegetarian

Tallarin Saltado de Vegetales$12.99

Arroz Chaufa Vegetariano$12.99

Saltado De Vegetales$11.99

Empanada De Espinaca$4.99

Quiches$4.75

Sopa De Vegetales$11.99

Lunch Specials

Seafood

Arroz con Mariscos$14.99

Jalea$15.49

Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos$14.99

Saltado de Mariscos$14.49

Tallarin Saltado de Mariscos$14.49

Pescado a lo Macho$14.49

Pescado a la Plancha o Frito$13.99

Pescado Encebollado$13.99

Picante de Mariscos$14.99

Cau Cau de Mariscos$14.49

Sudado de Pescado$13.99

Ceviche

Ceviche de Pescado$12.99

Ceviche Mixto o de Camaron$13.99

Tiradito de Pescado$12.99

Choritos a la Chalaca$11.99

Causa Cevichada$9.99

Chicken

Pollo Saltado$12.99

Tallarin Saltado de Pollo$12.99

Arroz Chaufa de Pollo$12.99

Milanesa de Pollo$12.99

Pollo a la Plancha$12.99

Chicharron de Pollo$12.99

Beef

Lomo Saltado$13.99

Tallarin Saltado de Carne$13.99

Arroz Chaufa de Carne$13.99

Tallarin Verde con Bistec$14.99

Bistec a lo Pobre$15.99

Bistec Encebollado$14.99

Tacu Tacu de Carne$15.99

Pork

Arroz Chaufa de Puerco$13.99

Tallarin Saltado de Puerco$13.99

Side Dishes

Yucca Frita$4.99

Papas Fritas$4.99

Platano Frito$3.99

Arroz$1.99

Frejol$4.99

Ensalada$2.99

Huevo$1.99

Choclo$2.99

Salsa Criolla$2.99

Salsa Huancaina$2.99

Salsa Tartara$0.99

Cancha$1.99